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Inside the Studio

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iHeartRadio presents “Inside The Studio,” an in-depth series featuring intimate conversations with some of music’s biggest stars and emerging talents. Each episode features an unscripted sit-down with artists on the verge of releasing new material – rounded out with a tour through their lives and discographies. “Inside The Studio” reveals previously unseen sides of artists, giving fans the sort of access that is missing from much of today’s music coverage. Inside the Studio is hosted by music journalist Jordan Runtagh (People, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, VH1), Co-Host of the iHeartMedia podcast "Rivals: Music's Greatest Feuds' and host of iHeartMedia's new podcast "Off The Record.'
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Episodes

Chicago

Founding members Robert Lamm, James Pankow and Lee Loughnane discuss Chicago's new album 'Chicago XXXVIII: Born for This Moment' as they gear up for a new tour celebrating the band's 55th anniversary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 202236 min

Journey's Neal Schon

The guitar hero opens up about 'Freedom,' Journey's first new album of new material in over a decade. He also discusses recent changes to the group's lineup, their epic upcoming tour, and exactly how he wrote the iconic solo for "Don't Stop Believin'." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 08, 202256 min

Gavin DeGraw

The singer-songwriter discusses the recording of his new album Face the River, inspired by the back-to-back deaths of his parents. The double loss changed him irrevocably, and this new record finds him coming to terms with the grief and the resulting growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 01, 202235 min

The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach

The guitarist reflects on recording the band’s latest record ‘Dropout Boogie,’ including sessions with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons. Auerbach also looks back on the 20th anniversary of the Black Keys’ debut, his early blues heroes, and what’s to come for the Black Keys’ summer tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 202229 min

Beauty School Dropout

The pop-punk trio discuss their latest single "Assassin," the pros and cons of TikTok, and the challenges of forming a new band in the midst of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 202236 min

Rufus Wainwright

The singer talks all things Judy Garland as he releases his stripped-down tribute to her iconic Carnegie Hall concert, recorded live with a jazz quartet at Hollywood's historic Capitol Studios in front of an audience of one — Renée Zellweger, who also inhabited the legendary performer in the 2019 biopic 'Judy.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 202241 min

Sophia Scott

Jordan talks with the pioneering country artist about her new EP 'One of These Days,' performing on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' and their shared love of ghost stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 03, 202237 min

Jewel

The singer, songwriter and mental health activist discusses the recording her latest album 'Freewheeling Woman,' her first collection of original material in seven years. She also opens up about using songwriting as a form of self-therapy to transcend her difficult upbringing, and describes her current relationship to older songs like "Hands" and "Who Will Save Your Soul." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 202238 min

Rick Astley

The British pop-soul crooner discusses the deluxe reissue of his 1987 smash Whenever You Need Somebody , which features remixes and new versions of classics like “Together Forever” and the immortal “Never Gonna Give You Up” reimagined as piano ballads. He also opened up about secretly singing on Disney’s ‘The Lion King' soundtrack, the mystery of his missing music video raincoat, and — yes —the Rick Rolling phenomenon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 13, 202235 min

Sheryl Crow

The singer-songwriter opens up about her the new Showtime documentary, ‘Sheryl,’ which traces her journey from elementary school teacher to musical superstar responsible for classics like “All I Wanna Do,” “Soak Up the Sun,” and “My Favorite Mistake.” The film documents her battle against sexism, agism, and at times her own perfectionism, but ultimately it’s a story about finding happiness on her own terms. Crow discusses her early years of fame, her writing process, and what it’s been like to l...

May 06, 202225 min

The Head and the Heart

The folk-pop outfit discuss the recording of their long-awaited fifth record 'Every Shade of Blue,' whether they've ever dreamed a song, and how the pandemic has forced them to redefine their relationship to home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 202234 min

Julian Lennon

The multi-talented artist discusses "Every Little Moment" and "Freedom," the lead singles off his upcoming record 'Jude' — his first new album in a decade. He also describes the catharsis of performing his father's song "Imagine" for the first time publicly in an effort to raise money for Ukrainian aid, and his NFT fundraiser featuring artifacts from his personal connection of Beatles memorabilia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 22, 20221 hr

Joan Jett

The rock icon talks trading her electric guitar for an acoustic on her new album Changeup, which finds her revisiting 25 career-spanning cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202230 min

Edgar Winter

The legendary multi-instrumentalist behind classics like "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride" details the recording of his musical tribute to his late brother, Johnny Winter. Due out April 15, the album 'Brother Johnny' is equal parts all-star tribute and musical memoir, tracing the blues guitar titan's life and influences through 17 songs with the help of luminaries like Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather, Michael McDonald, Keb Mo, Derek Trucks, and Taylor Hawkins. Learn more about...

Apr 08, 202249 min

Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner

The multi-talented musician opens up about her Grammy nominations for her album 'Jubilee,’ scaling the New York Times bestseller list with her deeply moving memoir ‘Crying in H-Mart,’ and gearing up to write her first feature film. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 01, 202230 min

Daryl Hall

The rock 'n' soul legend opens up about revisiting four decades of his solo career with a new retrospective, 'BeforeAfter.' Over the course of the conversation, he reflects on making music with the likes of Robert Fripp and Dave Stewart, his early years working for Philly Soul icons Gamble & Huff, whether superstition plays a role in his songwriting process, and what's next for his beloved webseries-turned-cable program, 'Live from Daryl's House.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

Mar 25, 202219 min

Harry Connick Jr.

After decades of dazzling millions with his skills on the keys, Harry Connick Jr. is here to let fans in on the fun of playing piano — “play” being the operative word. On March 29 he’s launching Piano Party, an online course designed to teach the basics of piano through lessons he’s learned over the course of his legendary career. The project is part of Harry's new metaverse platform The Neutral Ground, an online community designed to connect his fans and share in his passion for music, food and...

Mar 18, 202234 min

Tobias Forge of Ghost

Fusing bone crunching riffs, radio friendly hooks and theatrical flair, Ghost have become one of the most exciting acts in metal. During his conversation with Jordan, frontman Tobias Forge outlines the band's philosophically complex new record Impera, which explores the rise and fall of empires. He also delves into his love of horror movies and ABBA — which are not as mutually exclusive as you might think! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.co...

Mar 11, 202229 min

From the Archive: Paul McCartney

We're dipping into the Inside The Studio vault this week to bring you something special from our formidable archive — an interview with Sir Paul McCartney! It was recorded around the release of his 2018 album ‘Egypt Station,’ a record brimming with McCartney's undiminished — and seemingly boundless — energy and trademark gift for melody. In honor of Macca's recently announced Got Back tour of North American, we decided to revisit these words from the master. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

Mar 04, 202232 min

Tears For Fears

Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith discuss the difficult creation of 'The Tipping Point,' the band's first record in nearly two decades. The album took shape after numerous false starts over the course of almost 10 years. Early sessions with a crew of outside songwriters left them so uninspired that they nearly parted company once again, but then the pair got back to basics, holing up in a room with acoustic guitars, just like that did when they first teamed up as teens. The resulting record is a stu...

Feb 25, 202230 min

Gang of Youths

Frontman Dave Le'aupepe and bassist Max Dunn open up about the false starts, writer's block and personal grief that went into the band's ambitious third album, 'Angel in Realtime.' Inspired by the death of Le'aupepe's father, the album is a meditation on god, grief and growth, drawing musical textures from his Samoan heritage, as well as English drum and bass, and stripped back American folk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Feb 18, 202246 min

Ben Rector

The Nashville-based singer/songwriter details his ambitious new multi-media project 'The Joy of Music' — an album, short film and tour that had help from the likes of Kenny G, Snoop Dog, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, and even the Jim Henson Creature Shop. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202241 min

Korn's Munky and Head

The guitarists detail the creation of Korn's 14th studio album Requiem, recovery from COVID, and getting back to basics with stripped-down guitar parts and analog audio equipment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 04, 202235 min

Paul Janeway of St. Paul & The Broken Bones

The soulful frontman discusses the many influences that went into the band's genre-blending new album 'The Alien Coast' — from hip-hop to sampling, and 17th-century sculptures to dystopian sci-fi. Janeway also opens up about how his upbringing in the church impacts his musical choices, and also shares the best records to check out if you want to start learning about gospel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Jan 28, 202230 min

Sting

The rock icon details his latest album, The Bridge, his affinity for water themes, bass playing tips, and what inspires his highly detailed brand of musical storytelling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202232 min

The Lumineers' Wesley Shultz

The Lumineers frontman details the recording of the band's fourth studio album 'Brightside,' a trip back to his NJ high school for a music video shoot, and his bond with longtime musical partner Jeremiah Fraites Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202244 min

Chris Lane

The country star opens up about his "Big Big Plans" for 2022, which include his new song "Stop Coming Over" and a winter tour. When he's not hard at work on his music, he's busy adjusting to being a new parent along with wife Lauren Bushnell. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 07, 202226 min

Steven Van Zandt

Jordan gets a rock 'n' roll history lesson from consigliere of the E-Street Band. On the heels of his new memoir, 'Unrequited Infatuations,' Van Zandt revisits his early days with Bruce Springsteen, the musical education he received from the Beatles and the Stones, and his passion for acting spawned from his role in the groundbreaking HBO series 'The Sopranos.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 17, 202150 min

Yusuf Cat Stevens

The legendary singer-songwriter goes deep on his 1971 classic 'Teaser and the Firecat,' which is being explored in an expansive new box set, and the cult classic film 'Harold and Maude.' He also reflects on his conversion to Islam in 1977 and the circumstances that lead him after to embrace his musical legacy after decades away from the entertainment industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 10, 202147 min

Kenny G

The multi-talented smooth jazz icon discusses his upcoming album ‘New Standards,’ and the new HBO documentary ‘Listening to Kenny G,’ which chronicles his ascent to unlikely global phenomenon. He also opens up about his impressive practice regimen, early influences, and how he deals with the occasional hater or two. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 03, 202133 min
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